Contradiction with Numbers 3:12
Describes the Levites as being taken instead of the firstborn, thus creating a different role for Levites than just descendants of Levi as in Genesis 46:11.
Numbers 3:12: And I, behold, I have taken the Levites from among the children of Israel instead of all the firstborn that openeth the matrix among the children of Israel: therefore the Levites shall be mine;
Contradiction with Numbers 18:6
Depicts the Levites as given entirely for service in the tabernacle, showing a distinct purpose compared to them just being named as sons in Genesis 46:11.
Numbers 18:6: And I, behold, I have taken your brethren the Levites from among the children of Israel: to you [they are] given [as] a gift for the LORD, to do the service of the tabernacle of the congregation.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 10:8
States that the Levites were separated to bear the ark and minister, indicating a specific selection and role not mentioned in Genesis 46:11.
Deuteronomy 10:8: At that time the LORD separated the tribe of Levi, to bear the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to minister unto him, and to bless in his name, unto this day.
Contradiction with Joshua 13:33
Mentions that Levi received no land inheritance, which contradicts their simple listing as a tribal group in Genesis 46:11 where inheritances for other tribes are implied.
Joshua 13:33: But unto the tribe of Levi Moses gave not [any] inheritance: the LORD God of Israel [was] their inheritance, as he said unto them.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 44:10
Discusses Levites who went astray and served idols, contrasting with the simple genealogy present in Genesis 46:11 that does not mention any future failings.
Ezekiel 44:10: And the Levites that are gone away far from me, when Israel went astray, which went astray away from me after their idols; they shall even bear their iniquity.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency related to Genesis 46:11 could be about the listing of Levi's descendants and their numbers compared to other parts of the Bible, like the Book of Numbers, where there might be differences in the family members listed or the count of their descendants.
Paradox #2
The potential numerical inconsistency with Genesis 46:11 might arise when counting the descendants of Levi who went to Egypt. There are different numbers mentioned in various parts of the Bible for the sons and descendants of Levi, which can cause confusion or a perception of contradiction if the counts do not match exactly in different passages. However, the core message might still align despite numerical differences, due to different contexts or text interpretations.